Definition Synonyms
Definition of awkward - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
clumsylacking grace or skill in manner or movement
- He felt awkward at the dance and tripped over his feet..
2.
embarrassingcausing embarrassment or discomfort
- There was an awkward silence after his comment.
3.
socially uncomfortablelacking social skills or ease
- She felt awkward at the party with strangers.
4.
inconvenientcausing inconvenience or difficulty
- The awkward schedule made planning difficult.
Expressions with awkward
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cause discomfort or difficulty for someone
His comments made things awkward for everyone at the meeting.
situation where no one speaks due to discomfort
The conversation ended in an awkward silence.
cause someone to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed
You put me in an awkward position by asking that question.
early adolescence with physical and emotional changes and discomfort
Many teenagers struggle during the awkward age.
person difficult to deal with or please
The waiter sighed as the awkward customer complained again.
hand gesture showing something is awkward or embarrassing
He made the awkward turtle after the silence.
group of people who are difficult to manage
The manager struggled with the awkward squad in the team.
Origin of awkward
Middle English, awk (backward) + -ward (direction)
Terms with awkward included in their meaning
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awkward emotion
feeling uncomfortable, shy or ashamed in a social situation
awkward
causing discomfort or self-consciousness
awkward movement
someone who moves or handles things awkwardly
movement
awkward or clumsy action, especially with the hands
nervousness
indicates nervous or awkward laughter
challenges
in a difficult or awkward situation
emotion
feeling uncomfortable or awkward in a setting
unsteady walking
walk in an awkward unsteady or unsure way
emotion
silence that feels awkward or uneasy
difficulty
difficult or awkward situation
difficulty
awkward or difficult to deal with
ironic
awkward, unpleasant, or bad, used ironically
difficulty
difficult or awkward to handle
emotion
make someone feel awkward or ashamed
behavior
awkward or tactless in social situations
dance
awkward, enthusiastic dance moves by middle-aged men
behavior
become clumsy or awkward
difficulty
awkward or confused struggle to move or succeed
clumsiness
be clumsy or awkward when using hands or fingers
movement
be clumsy or awkward in movements
controversy
controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with
emphasizing honesty
say something honestly even if it is awkward
movement
move something awkward with difficulty
socially awkward
person seen as awkward or odd for brainy or niche interests
Examples of awkward in a sentence
His awkward movements made everyone laugh. Her awkward laugh made everyone uneasy. The meeting ended on an awkward note. His awkward silence made the meeting uncomfortable. The awkward pause after his joke was palpable. Tuesday afternoon is awkward for me.
The hotel is in an awkward location without a car.
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- French:maladroit, gênant, ...
- German:ungeschickt, peinlich, ...
- Italian:goffo, imbarazzante, ...
- Spanish:incómodo, embarazoso, ...
- Portuguese:desastrado, constrangedor, ...
- Chinese:笨拙的, 别扭的, ...
- Japanese:不器用な, 気まずい, ...
- Arabic:أَخْرَق, محرج, ...
- Hebrew:מְגוּשָׁם, מְבִיךְ, ...
- Russian:неловкий, неуклюжий, ...
- Ukrainian:незграбний, незручний, ...
- Hindi:अनाड़ी, अजीब, ...
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